Current Affairs - Important Days - Discussion

National Women’s Day in India is observed on February 13 to commemorate the birth anniversary of Sarojini Naidu, a prominent freedom fighter, poet, and advocate of women’s rights. Born in 1879, she played a key role in India’s independence movement and became the first Indian woman President of the Indian National Congress as well as the first woman Governor of the United Provinces. The observance highlights her contributions to literature, social reform, and political leadership while promoting awareness about gender equality, women’s empowerment, and the importance of active participation of women in public life.